Crime Rate in Debenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Debenham

The total recorded crimes in Debenham, Mid Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Debenham crime rate of 46.86 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Debenham, encompassing approximately 106 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Debenham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Henry Street with total crimes: 1
  • Cross Green with total crimes: 1
  • Coopersfield with total crimes: 1

How safe is Debenham?

To understand the safety of Debenham, we need to analyze Debenham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Mid Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Debenham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Suffolk average, with 57 crimes compared to 184.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Debenham recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Debenham had fewer crimes than the Mid Suffolk average, with 48 crimes compared to 175. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Debenham recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Suffolk, Debenham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Debenham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Debenham has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 46.86 ranking 21th out of 25 in the Mid Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Debenham crimes were 57. The crime rate of Debenham in 2024 was 534.21 (year) or 44.52 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Debenham were around 48 crimes with yearly crime rate of 449.86 (year) or 37.49 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)
Combs Ford63 1690 1633 1
Chilton35 2337 2413 2
Palgrave27 5276 6300 3
Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden29 4320 3272 5
Elmswell & Woolpit32 3279 5268 7
Stow Thorney26 6279 4294 4
Thurston19 8269 7269 6
Bramford23 7145 13168 11
Needham Market18 9225 8226 8
Claydon & Barham17 10208 9215 9
Hoxne & Worlingworth13 11203 10177 10
Battisford & Ringshall10 14166 11160 12
Onehouse6 20149 12136 13
Blakenham13 12125 1797 18
Walsham-le-Willows10 13102 19107 17
Eye10 15125 16134 14
Mendlesham8 18135 14113 16
St Peter's4 23118 18116 15
Stonham2 24135 1576 19
Stradbroke & Laxfield8 1689 2136 26
Rickinghall8 1780 2259 22
Bacton6 1977 2354 23
Gislingham5 2297 2076 20
Rattlesden2 2645 2663 21
Fressingfield2 2547 2543 25

Debenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (2 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In January 2025, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Debenham in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Debenham postcode area is presented below.

1. Henry Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Cross Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Coopersfield (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Hitcham Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. New Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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